Montreal
Second cat tests positive for raccoon rabies in Montreal
Quebec health officials confirmed a second Montreal cat has contracted raccoon rabies, prompting emergency treatment for three residents who had contact with the animal. Authorities are urging residents to avoid contact with wildlife and to ensure pets are vaccinated.
Mother demands independent probe into Laval police-chase deaths
The mother of one of two people killed in a Laval crash involving a driver fleeing police is calling for an independent investigation by the Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes. She says the circumstances surrounding the pursuit and the resulting deaths require outside scrutiny.
Protesters push back on Jarry Park tennis revamp
Demonstrators gathered to oppose Tennis Canada’s proposed overhaul of its facilities at Jarry Park, arguing the project goes too far. Supporters of the plan say upgrades are necessary to keep Montreal competitive as a host city on the professional tour.
Westmount keeps weekly trash pickup as Montreal shifts to biweekly
Westmount is maintaining its weekly garbage collection schedule while the city of Montreal moves to a biweekly pickup model. The divergence highlights the autonomy that Westmount retains as a reconstituted municipality within the Montreal agglomeration.
Teen dies of heart attack on Montreal football field
A 13-year-old died suddenly of a cardiac arrest while on a Montreal football field last month. The incident has renewed discussion about cardiac screening and the availability of defibrillators at youth sports facilities.
Canada
Special Olympics Canada Summer Games open in Medicine Hat
More than 1,700 athletes from across the country gathered in Medicine Hat, Alta., for the opening of the 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games, competing across 10 sports. Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden issued a statement marking the occasion and celebrating the participants.
Ottawa to subsidize interprovincial steel transport amid tariff pressure
The Carney government announced it will cover a portion of the cost of shipping Canadian steel between provinces, a measure aimed at supporting an industry hit hard by ongoing tariffs. The subsidy is intended to help domestic producers remain competitive in the Canadian market.
Quebec coroner renews call for Highway 50 safety upgrades
A Quebec coroner has again urged the provincial government to improve safety conditions on Highway 50 following a fatal collision. The coroner’s office has previously flagged the route as dangerous, and the latest crash has prompted a renewed push for infrastructure changes.
Woman, 80, dies fleeing B.C. wildfire
An 80-year-old woman died while attempting to evacuate her home ahead of a wildfire burning in southern British Columbia. The blaze is among several active fires in the province as crews work to contain the spread.
Quebec Premier Fréchette’s team releases pre-election ads
The team of Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette unveiled three advertisements ahead of the provincial election campaign. The spots signal that the governing party is moving into campaign mode as the election approaches.
World
Trump secretly left NATO summit in Turkey via decoy route, reports say
Donald Trump reportedly slipped away from the NATO summit in Turkey in July using a food supply truck, boarding a different military aircraft than his official plane following what officials described as a credible assassination threat from Iran. The details of the covert departure have only now come to light.
Sports
Canadian Joe Philpott wins boccia bronze at world challenger event
Joe Philpott claimed a bronze medal in the men’s BC1 category at the 2026 World Boccia Challenger, which wrapped up Monday. The result adds to Canada’s growing profile in the Paralympic sport.
National Bank Open quarter-finals under way in Toronto
The quarter-final round of the National Bank Open is being played in Toronto, with marquee matches on the schedule including Belinda Bencic against Coco Gauff and Elena Rybakina against Naomi Osaka. Results were not available at the time of publication.
Weather
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a 30 per cent chance of showers early in the evening, clearing later. Winds will be moderate out of the northwest before easing overnight, with a low of 15°C.
Wednesday brings a mix of sun and cloud with another 30 per cent chance of showers and moderate westerly winds gusting to strong at times. The high will reach 27°C, with a humidex of 32 and a moderate UV index.
